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Quite often when one participates in, or overhears, a conversation concerning the pedigreed dog the word ‘correct’ is seemingly used with great abandon. It has now apparently become one of those elements in our language which we employ with considerable frequency but yet do we oftentimes really consider what we mean when we use it and, as a result, is it always applied in proper context? Are we always aware of how it should be defined? Do we ever qualify it with a follow-up; correct in what sense, for what purpose? Has it now, perhaps, become so loosely and cursorily thrown in so as to lose its potency and intended meaning? Are we compromising a certain connotation here when we use it too casually?
August 1st, 2020 | Posted in Editorial,Featured,Uncategorized | Read More »
Within the judging community, knowing when to stop is for the most part related to either health or age. One’s inherent ability to pass judgment, given the subjective nature of the process, is seldom an issue unless, that is, a judge’s procedure is called into question and subsequently found to be flawed. At the same time,
August 1st, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Congratulations to the fancy as a whole for showing that we, as a community, can do what it takes to carry on and have dog shows safely.
July 29th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
First, let me dispose of a couple of things. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to win. It’s always fun and it provides a little ego boost to boot. But, there’s a fine line between being competitive and overly competitive, between winning when it counts and when no one’s counting.
July 26th, 2020 | Posted in Editorial,Featured | Read More »
So here we are midsummer and maybe the pandemic is winding down…or maybe it’s just revving up for real business. Very disconcerting. We definitely need to hang onto the stuff we know for sure. And for many of us–me included–it’s an absolute certainty that the past six months have made us fat, crazy and lazy. Even if your local gym is reopening, you’re probably debating the possible risks of returning.
July 26th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Dogs are luckier than people, and some owners like “Elsie” are great.
July 25th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Truly gifted judges are few and far between. Decades later, their remarkable ability remains the benchmark of excellence for the sport of purebred dogs. They confidently, efficiently sort through large mediocre classes, discover a diamond-in-the-rough presented by an uncertain novice, and fearlessly reward the potential greatness of a puppy. Most importantly, they act on the courage of their convictions. To many fanciers, Bea Godsol was the greatest of them all. “She was a lovely lady and really knew dogs,”
July 25th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
…And back to our regularly scheduled positive program! I found my way back on the road to positivity after a brief detour down a darker, rockier path. I thank all of you for your indulgence. Today, my friends, I have the privilege to write about TWO different clusters that will occur this coming weekend! While some fanciers [...]
July 23rd, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
It is with deep sadness that the Kennel Club of Palm Springs, Inc.
July 20th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Many seasoned showgoers have seen numerous hilarious “Oopses” in the ring; ladies who drop their underwear and deftly kick them out of the ring; gentlemen judges who are unzipped. I saw one judge at an indoor show on a warm day wearing a raincoat. “I split my pants” was his answer when I asked him why. I noticed another judge was wearing odd colored shoes. I pointed it out to him and he exclaimed, “I know, I have another pair at home just like them!”
July 20th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
